How to Bake Butternut Squash in the Oven
Roasting butternut squash in the oven is a simple way to enjoy delicious cubes of the earthy sweet vegetable. The seasonings ideas are numerous - consult the body of the post. Use the corn starch suggested if you are looking for a thin crust to develop around each butternut squash cube as they roast.
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Ingredients
SAGE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
- 2 lbs butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon corn starch optional
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup of fresh sage leaves or dried sage powder to taste
CAYENNE ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
- 2 lbs butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon corn starch optional
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
- kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup yogurt for sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for sauce
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste for sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder for sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried dill for sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone pad.
- Place the butternut squash cubes in a large bowl. If using, dust with the cornstarch. Add the olive oil and the seasonings you have chosen. Mix well to combine.
- Transfer the coated butternut squash cubes to the lined baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
- Roast for 20 minutes, open the oven, flip them over, then roast for another 10-15 minutes as necessary.*
- Make the yogurt sauce if desired - in a bowl combine all the ingredients noted above, stir well to mix. Done.
- When you deem them done, take the roasted butternut squash cubes out of the oven and allow them to rest for about a minute. Carefully slide them onto a serving platter or a bowl, provide a large serving spoon and bring to the table.
Notes
*The total roasting time depends on how large the cubes are and also your preference for their tenderness. If you feel that after you flip them at the 20 minute mark they are nearly done, roast for only 5 more minutes. If you want them to get much more tender and crispy on the outside, roast for 15 more minutes. You are the boss.
